An edition of Complete visualizing technology
(2013)
Complete visualizing technology
2nd ed.
by Debra Geoghan
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Table of Contents
1. What is a computer?
What does a computer do?
The information processing cycle
History of computers
Moore's Law
How to use AR codes
Bit s and bytes
Binary code
Measuring data
Desktop computers
Notebook computers
MAC or PC?
Handheld and mobile devices
Smartphones and tablets
Video game systems
Servers
Supercomputers
Distributed and grid computing
Embedded computers
Convergence
2. Application software
Office Suites
Database software
Business software
Identify types and uses of personal software
Office applications
Finance and tax preparation software
Entertainment and multimedia software
Educational and reference software
Portable apps
Assess a computer system for software compatibility
System specs
System requirements
Compare various ways of obtaining software
Licensing
Free or fee
Sources of software
Cloud computing
How to edit photos with Photoshop Express Editor online
3. File management
Navigating your computer
Creating and using folders
How to organize your files
File names and extensions
File properties
Windows backup
OS X time machine
Backup to the Cloud
Cloud storage
File compression
How to create a compressed (zipped) folder
Using Windows to search for files
Searching in MAC OS X
Using Boolean logic to refine searches
Setting program defaults
Managing file type associations
4. Hardware
CPU functions
Instruction cycle
CPU performance
Cooling system : air conditioning for the processor
The motherboard
Memory
Optical discs
Solid-state storage
Hard drives
Keyboards
The mouse and other pointing devices
Digital cameras and webcams
Scanners
Microphones and game controllers
Video output devices
Audio output devices
Inkjet printers
Photo printers
Dye-sublimation printers
Thermal printers
Laser printers
Multifunction devices
Plotters and 3D printers
How to manage printing on your computer
Adaptive input devices
Adaptive output devices
Network adapters
Modems
Fax devices
How to assess your computer hardware
5. System software
User interface
Manages resources
Manages and controls hardware
Interacts with software
How to examine and update your printer driver
Windows
MAC
Linux
How to get you desktop OS up to date
Embedded operating systems
Utilities
Disk health
6. Digital devices and multimedia
Digital cameras
Transferring photos
Memory cards
USB or FireWire cables
Wireless transfer
Transferring to the Cloud
Editing photos
Printing and sharing photos
Audio file types
Media software
Speech recognition
Screen capture
Webcams and video conferencing
Video cameras
Sharing video
How to edit videos using the Youtube editor
Portable media players
Smartphones
Tablets.
7. The Internet
History
World Wide Web
Internet2 (I2)
Internet connections
Connecting without a computer
Browsers
Add-ons, plug-ins, and toolbars
How to manage Browser, Home page, Favorites, and Search
Web addresses
Searching
How to use Google Docs
How to evaluate credibility of information found on the Web
8. Communicating and sharing : the social web
Chat and IM
VoIP
How to use email effectively
Forums and discussion boards
Social network sites
Social video, image, and music sites
How to create a LinkedIn profile
User-generated content
Blogs
Podcasts
RSS
How to create a blog with Blogger
Wikis
social review sites
Social bookmarking and news sites
E-commerce
How safe is my credit card
9. Networks and communication
From Sneakernet to HotSpots
Peer-to-peer networks
Client-server networks
How to share files and printers using a Windows Homegroup
Different types of LANs and WANs
Wired and wireless networks
Network adapters
Network hardware
Software and protocols
Peer-to-peer network software
Client-server network software
Network and sharing settings
How to protect a network
The fence
Door locks
Alarm systems
Guard dogs
10. Security and privacy
Cybercrime
Personal cybercrime
Cybercrime against organizations
Malware
Spam and cookies
Adware and spyware
Viruses, worms, trojans, and rootkits
How to secure a computer
Configure secure browser settings
Safe computing practices
User accounts
Encryption
Acceptable use policies
Secure a Microsoft Word document
Laws related to computer security and privacy
11. Databases
Tables, fields, and records
Forms, queries, and reports
Flat file databases
Relational databases
Object-oriented databases
Multidimensional databases
Create a form using Google Docs
Database management systems
Data validation
SQL
Output
Information systems in business
Office Support systems
Transaction processing
Management information systems
Decision support systems
Expert systems and Artificial Intelligence
Databases used in law enforcement and science
12. Program development
System development life cycle (SDLC)
Coding the system
Program development cycle
Create a flowchart
Programming languages
Programming tools
Web programming
Automate a task using a macro in Word
Artificial Intelligence
Applications
Expert systems
Neural networks
Appendix : Microsoft Office applications project.
Edition Notes
Includes index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
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